Ecclesiastes 10:11 · KJV

"Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁹Whoso removeth stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby.

¹⁰If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.

¹¹Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better.

¹²The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

¹³The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.

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Reflection Questions

How do you guard against foolishness in your life?

What does it mean for you to be aware of consequences?

When have you ignored a warning and faced the results?

Life Application

awareness

Stay alert to the choices you make and their potential outcomes.

communication

Be mindful of your words and their impact on others.

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